The European meat and poultry meat products sector shows a varied employment landscape across countries in 2023. Germany leads by employing significantly more personnel than others, despite a slight decline (-1.94%). Poland and Spain show growth, with Spain experiencing a notable increase (4.06%). France's workforce shrinks significantly (-3.94%), while the UK remains relatively stable (-0.18%). Strong employment growth is observed in Serbia (12.6%), Slovakia (7.58%), and Latvia (5.87%), whereas Norway and Iceland face substantial declines (-9.81% and -9.4%, respectively). These trends point to dynamic shifts influenced by domestic and international factors.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Automation and technological advancement impacting labor needs.
- Environmental policies influencing agricultural practices and, subsequently, employment.
- Trade agreements and geopolitical developments affecting market structures and employment dynamics in the meat industry across Europe.
- Changing consumer preferences toward plant-based diets possibly affecting the sector's growth.
Top countries in Meat and Poultry Meat Products Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 165,470 | 2023 | -0.29% | -1.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 65,470 | 2023 | +5.15% | +0.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 58,820 | 2023 | +3.92% | +4.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 38,340 | 2023 | -2.98% | -3.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 32,870 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 32,160 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 24,650 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 12,780 | 2023 | +5.61% | +3.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 11,810 | 2023 | -0.71% | -0.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 9,820 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.04% | View data |
